Name/Title
Forest spritesEntry/Object ID
2023.10.356Description
Two young adults and three children are posed in the around a tree stump. The adults' clothing is covered with leaves and one is holding a hook. The other adult and the children, who are dressed plain tank tops and shorts, are blowing double flutes perhaps inspired by the Greek aulos.
This image was featured as History Mystery #113 with the text "This charming photo was shot locally in the 1920s. Nothing else is known. What was going on here? Please help us solve the mystery."Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Digital scanContext
This scene appears to be a tableau vivant with the participants seeking to evoke mythological themes. May be associated with an arts group or well-read family.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.10Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionNotes
These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.Location
* Untyped Location
Digital data in CatalogItGeneral Notes
Note
These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.Create Date
November 4, 2023Update Date
November 4, 2023